Three teenage boys have been charged with vandalism, after getting caught in the alleged act at Melvin Park in the Mendenhall Valley.
Crime & Courts
Update: Daycare provider’s license suspended
The state Department of Health and Social Services has identified the daycare provider shutdown Wednesday as a result of abuse allegations.
Christen confirmed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
The U-S Senate voted 95-3 today (Thursday) to confirm Judge Morgan Christen to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Marijuana grow shut down
Over 180 plants were reported seized from a North Douglas Highway residence.
Jury trials for guide’s father, brothers scheduled for February
Jason Duby, Joel Duby, and Michael W. Duby are accused of hunting and sport fish guiding violations.
Mental exam ordered for teens in Thornton case
An Arkansas judge has ordered the teenagers charged with the murder of Kevin Thornton, of Juneau, to undergo psychiatric evaluations to determine if they are competent to stand trial.
Arkansas judge to hear motions in Thornton case
Attorneys for three Arkansas teenagers accused of killing a Juneau man will argue motions Monday to dismiss the case or transfer it to juvenile court, and try each boy individually. Seventeen-year-old Richard Shelby Whybark and Timothy Tyler Norwood, and 16-year-old Clinton Lavon Ross are charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of…
Sitka CG aviator faces uncertain future after hearing
Lt. Lance Leone faces charges related to negligence and dereliction of duty after the July 2010 crash of his H-60 helicopter. Those closest to him say the incident won’t keep him from flying.
Helo pilot, CG command await report on crash charges
Additional charge being investigated as hearing winds down on allegations of dereliction of duty and negligence against Lieutenant Lance Leone.
Additional charge to be considered against Leone
The investigating officer for a hearing into last year’s fatal Coast Guard helicopter crash off the coast of Washington State says he’ll consider an additional charge of dereliction of duty against the crash’s sole survivor, Lieutenant Lance Leone.